1999 FORD MUSTANG automatic transmission

3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is
used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated
on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCONt
and MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your
Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the
correct service interval.
4Service refill capacity is determined by filling the
transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the
vehicle on a level surface.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
speci-
fication
Brake fluid High Per-
formance
DOT 3
Motor
Vehicle
Brake FluidC6AZ-
19542-ABESA-
M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weather-
stripsSilicone
LubricantF7AZ-
19G208-BA
and F5AZ-
19553-AAESR-
M13P4-A
Door latch,
hood latch,
auxiliary
hood latch,
door
hinges,
striker
plates, seat
tracks and
fuel filler
door hingeMulti-
Purpose
GreaseD0AZ-
19584-AA
or F5AZ-
19G209-AAESB-
M1C93-B
or ESR-
M1C159-A
Capacities and specifications
185

Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
speci-
fication
Engine
coolantFord
Premium
Engine
CoolantE2FZ-
19549-AA
(in Oregon,
F5FZ-
19549-CC,
in Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-10)ESE-
M97B44-A
Engine oil Motorcraft
5W-30
Super
Premium
Motor OilXO-
5W30-QSPWSS-
M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
Lock
cylindersPenetrating
and Lock
LubricantE8AZ-
19501-Bnone
Power
steering
fluid and
convertible
top fluid (if
equipped)Motorcraft
MERCONt
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Rear axle
lubricantMotorcraft
SAE 80W90
Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant
1
XY-
80W90-QLWSP-
M2C197-A
Automatic
transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Capacities and specifications
186

Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........ 74
and child
safety seats ............. 76
description .............. 74
disposal .................... 79
driver air bag .......... 77
indicator light ...... 7,78
operation ................. 77
passenger air bag ... 77
Air cleaner filter ..... 182
Air conditioning ........ 18
manual heating
and air conditioning
system ..................... 18
Anti-theft
system .............. 60,61,62
warning light ............. 7
Automatic
transmission .............. 97
driving an automatic
overdrive ................. 98
fluid,
refill capacities ...... 183
fluid,
specification .......... 188
Axle
lubricant
specifications ........ 188
refill capacities ...... 183
traction lok ............ 105
Battery ..................... 150
acid, treating
emergencies .......... 150
charging system
warning light ............. 7
jumping a disabled
battery ................... 123
maintenance-free .. 150
replacement,
specifications ........ 182
servicing ................ 150voltage gauge .......... 15
Brakes ................... 92,94
anti-lock .............. 92,93
anti-lock brake
system (ABS)
warning light ...... 10,93
brake
warning light ........... 10
fluid, checking
and adding ............ 137
fluid,
refill capacities ...... 183
fluid,
specifications . 185,188
lubricant
specifications . 185,188
parking .................... 94
shift interlock .......... 97
Break-in period ........... 2
Capacities for
refilling fluids .......... 183
Child safety
restraints ................... 80
child safety belts .... 80
child safety seats .... 81
Child safety seats ...... 81
attaching with
tether straps ........... 85
built-in child seat ... 81
in front seat ............ 83
in rear seat .............. 83
tether anchorage
hardware ................. 85
Cleaning
your vehicle ............. 176
engine
compartment ......... 178
exterior ........... 178,181
exterior lamps ....... 179
instrument panel .. 180
interior ................... 180
plastic parts .......... 179
Index
207

Traction control ........ 95
active light .............. 10
Traction-lok
rear axle .................. 105
Transmission
automatic
operation ................. 97
fluid, checking
and adding
(automatic) ........... 146
fluid, checking and
adding (manual) ... 149
fluid,
refill capacities ...... 183
lubricant
specifications ........ 188
manual operation .. 102
Trip odometer ........... 14
Trunk
remote release ... 44,58
Turn signal ............. 6,44
Vehicle dimensions . 188
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ......... 190Vehicle loading ........ 106
Ventilating
your vehicle ............... 91
Warning chimes ......... 11
Warning lights
(see Lights) ................. 6
Washer fluid ............ 140
Water,
Driving through ....... 111
Wheels
anti-theft
lug nuts ................. 123
Windows
power ....................... 50
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers
checking
and cleaning .......... 152
operation ................. 44
replacing
wiper blades .......... 153
Wrecker towing ....... 128
Index
212

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only -
87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 58.7L (15.5 gallons)
Engine oil capacity
(includes filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use
Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G
Tire size and pressure Refer to the
Certification Label.
Hood release Pull handle under the
left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-3.8L
OHV V6 engine
111.2L (11.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
113.3L (14.1 quarts)
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir
or dipstick. Use
Motorcraft MERCONt
AT F.
Manual transmission
fluid capacity-3.8L OHV
V6 engine2.6L (5.6 pints). Use
Motorcraft MERCONt
AT F.
Manual transmission
fluid capacity-4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
2
3.1L (6.6 pints). Use
Motorcraft MERCONt
AT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity-3.8L OHV
V6 engine
3
13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV
AT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity-4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
3
12.0L (12.8 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV
AT F.
Filling station information
215

1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in
color). DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine
Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Service refill capacity is determined by filling the
transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the
vehicle on a level surface.
3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is
used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated
on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCONt
and MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your
Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the
correct service interval.
Filling station information
216